One-Pan Cranberry Herb Chicken

It’s easy to make the holidays really complicated, expensive and exhausting. It’s also easy to make the holidays a two-month-long “cheat day” when it comes to rich, calorie-heavy food. But guess what? The holidays don’t have to be any of those things…and this One-Pan Cranberry Herb Chicken is proof of that…

You’re having all the in-laws over for a yummy holiday meal. Instead of going for the usual honey-baked ham, loaded mashed potatoes, rolls on rolls on rolls and pie for dessert, what if you grabbed ONE PAN, threw some chicken on it with BRIANNAS Blush Wine Vinaigrette Dressing, some chopped onion, fresh herbs and a handful of cranberries. While it’s in the oven, cook some rice (or make your life REALLY easy and use some pre-cooked microwaveable rice) and voila! A simple, healthy dinner that comes together with little effort on your part.

#Winning.

During this holiday season, I’m going to try and ­simplify things, starting with dinner. I’m a recovering perfectionist, so when I’m asked to bring a side dish for a meal, I immediately think of the most elaborate, impressive dish that will leave everyone speechless. But what if instead, I just went with simple.

Simple can still be incredibly delicious, (ahem…One-Pan Cranberry Herb Chicken…) and finding shortcuts around the kitchen can free up so much time for the things that really matter. (Like staring at my pregnant belly as it grows bigger and bigger and enjoying every ounce of sleep I can squeeze in before this baby comes… 😉 )

Life is too short for complicated meals and mile-long ingredient lists. Let’s simplify! Grab a bottle of BRIANNAS Blush Wine Vinaigrette Dressing, some chicken thighs and a sheet pan, and let’s show your party guests that delicious doesn’t have to be complicated.

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